Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 Professional Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-100) USA

  • Price: $69.95
  • B&H # KOTMX4550
  • Mfr# 1371517

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Kodak - TMX (#4052) is an all-purpose panchromatic film for subjects requiring good depth-of-field and high shutter speeds, and for extending the flash distance range.

T-grain structure for extra sharpness
Very high resolving power
Extremely fine grain - good for portraiture
Process to a black-and-white transparency (EI 50) using the Kodak T-Max 100 Direct Positive Film Developing Outfit
Type 4x5" black-and-white negative film
Speed ISO 100
Applications Portraiture, landscape, general use
Process Recommended Kodak Developers: T-MAX, T-MAX RS, XTOL, D-76, HC-110, DURAFLO RT
Color Saturation Not applicable
Grain Extremely fine
Sharpness High
Exposure Latitude Narrow
Push/Pull Not Specified by Manufacturer

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Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100)
 
5.0

(based on 22 reviews)

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Pros

  • Consistent (18)
  • Good tonal range (18)
  • Accurate (15)
  • Scans well (11)
  • Reproduces well (10)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Artwork (15)
    • Travel (6)
    • Home (4)
    • Photojournalism (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (10), Pro photographer (6), Photo enthusiast (3)
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    5.0

    best all around sheet film

    By architectural photographer

    from Virginia

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent
    • Good Tonal Range

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Architecture

      Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

      This is the best film for large format architectural photography. One of the only ones accepted by the National Park Service HABS/HAER/HALS program for its archival stability.

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      5.0

      Film is film

      By University Photography

      from Lawrence, ks

      About Me Pro Photographer

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        Cons

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            Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

            I wish it was getting cheaper...

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            5.0

            Rock solid film.

            By RedpillFTW

            from Omaha, NE

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Accurate
            • Consistent
            • Good Tonal Range
            • Reproduces Well
            • Scans Well

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                This is incredibly sharp and accurate film. It has great latitude and tones. I shoot it almost exclusively when doing any b&w 4x5 work. It develops nice and scans well.

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                5.0

                Old Faithful

                By Whippoorwill

                from Indiana

                About Me Pro Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Accurate
                • Consistent

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Artwork
                  • Home
                  • Travel

                  Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                  I've used this emulsion since the 80's in every format possible. It's my default film when I need something to work the first time. Fine grain, easy handling, and a snappy yellow box to download film into.

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                  5.0

                  Superior image quality

                  By Nate

                  from Savannah, GA

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Accurate
                  • Consistent
                  • Good Tonal Range
                  • Super Fine Grain

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Artwork
                    • Fine Art
                    • Landscape

                    Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                    I use both T-Max 100 and Tri-X 320 4x5 film. Both are fantastic, and are quite different. T-Max 100 provides incredible image quality, super smooth tone gradations, and looks great when pushed to ISO 400. There is not much to say, other than this is my go-to film for 4x5, and 120, and 35mm. I love it!

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                    5.0

                    Please, Kodak, don't stop!

                    By Jim

                    from Denver, CO area

                    About Me Pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Accurate
                    • Consistent
                    • Good reciprocity curve
                    • Good Tonal Range
                    • Very fine grain

                    Cons

                    • Need darkroom discipline

                    Best Uses

                    • Artwork

                    Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                    This is the best of the fine grain films still extent for 4x5 folks like myself. Not only is it great at normal speeds but it also has a very well behaved reciprocity curve when I want to use it for my pinhole work (f256++). Consistent from batch to batch. Only thing to be aware of is that you need to be very accurate on developing times & temps if you want reproducible results.

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                    5.0

                    All around great film

                    By Andrew L

                    from Fort Wayne, IN

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Consistent
                    • Good Tonal Range
                    • Scans Well

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                        I've used 35mm TMX for a while now and while I think I've heard that the exact emulsion has changed a little bit, I still find it a great film. I don't run extensive tests to get every negative developed exactly the same and all that, but since I've started using TMX instead of Fuji Acros, I feel like my photos and prints have noticeably better "pop." The contrast has been more pleasing and while I may have just improved my processing habits, I feel like I have less scratches, more pleasing contrast, and it seems like the film is more forgiving for tray processing than the Fuji.

                        I'm currently developing this film with D-76, though I might switch to TMax developer when I run out of D-76...maybe not.

                        I started with the Fuji first because it was available in packs of 10, but if you plan on photographing a decent amount of 4x5, I'd suggest just going with this larger pack of Kodak TMX.

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                        5.0

                        The only black and white 4x5 film I buy

                        By Takara

                        from Philadelphia, PA

                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Accurate
                        • Consistent
                        • Good Tonal Range
                        • Scans Well

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork

                          Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                          Besides sometimes getting ISO 320 for certain occasions, I always get this film. In my opinion it is one of the best black and white 4x5 films out there! It scans beautifully for making large digital prints. Also did some pinholes using this film and they came out wonderfully!

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                          5.0

                          great film

                          By changax

                          from Las Cruces, NM

                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Accurate
                          • Consistent
                          • Good Tonal Range
                          • Reproduces Well
                          • Scans Well

                          Cons

                          • None

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork

                          Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                          I have been used this film more than 10 years and I have no problem using this product and have full satisfaction.

                          I think there is no disappointment when you use Kodak T-max 100.

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                          5.0

                          Wonderfully tolerant film

                          By jkw

                          from Butte, MT

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Consistent
                          • Good Tonal Range
                          • Reproduces Well
                          • Scans Well

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Artwork
                            • Travel

                            Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                            I have been using this 4x5 format film for several years now. It has extremely fine grain and great tonal expression in a variety of developers. It is also very tolerat to exposure conditions.

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                            5.0

                            Perfect

                            By Ethy Grey

                            from Independence, MO

                            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                            Pros

                            • Accurate
                            • Good Tonal Range
                            • Reproduces Well
                            • Scans Well

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                I used this product in my photo class at KCAI. It was the prefered brand of the teacher and produced crystal clear negs with SO MUCH DETAIL it blew my mind!

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                                5.0

                                I like the grain of TMax 100

                                By Mary in Cologne

                                from Cologne Minnesota

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Artwork

                                  Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                  Kodak's tmax film is predictable and fine grain. I have used it for over 15 years and like it.

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                                  5.0

                                  all around great negative

                                  By jaba the great

                                  from spokane, WA

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Accurate
                                  • Consistent
                                  • Good Tonal Range
                                  • Reproduces Well
                                  • Scans Well

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Artwork
                                    • Travel

                                    Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                    use this primarily for landscape photography
                                    always great results....always
                                    fine grain rich prints

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                                    4.0

                                    Fantastic Film

                                    By ken547

                                    from California

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Accurate
                                    • Consistent
                                    • Good Tonal Range
                                    • Reproduces Well
                                    • Scans Well

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Artwork
                                      • Home
                                      • Photojournalism

                                      Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                      Very sharp film with good contrast. I have been using it in various formats. I just wish the price was a little cheaper, but you get what you pay for.

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                                      5.0

                                      Great B/W Film, Sharp & great tones

                                      By SMD Photo

                                      from McIntosh, Florida

                                      About Me Pro Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Accurate
                                      • Consistent
                                      • Good Tonal Range
                                      • Reproduces Well
                                      • Scans Well

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Artwork
                                        • Photojournalism
                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                        I have used this for many years and am convinced there is no better B/W film!

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                                        5.0

                                        To the T-Max

                                        By Big J

                                        from Santa Cruz

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Accurate
                                        • Consistent
                                        • Good Tonal Range
                                        • Reproduces Well

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Artwork
                                          • Home
                                          • Office
                                          • Photojournalism
                                          • Travel

                                          Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                          100 iso T-Max is one of the most versatile and sharp film available. Push it, pull or develop as per instruction- the fruit of your labor a negative which will give you crisp prints every time.

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                                          5.0

                                          Sharp, smooth tones

                                          By ed

                                          from vermont

                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Accurate
                                          • Consistent
                                          • Good Tonal Range

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                              Hands down the best 100 asa film I've ever used with large format. Amazing tonality.

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                                              5.0

                                              My Favorite Film!!!

                                              By Britt

                                              from Sacramento, ca

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Accurate
                                              • Consistent
                                              • Good Contrast
                                              • Good Tonal Range
                                              • Low reciprocity failure
                                              • Very fine grain

                                              Cons

                                              • Low film speed
                                              • Sensitive to reticulation

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Artwork

                                              Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                              This is the ONLY black and white film I ever use!!! I love TMAX!

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                                              5.0

                                              The only film to use!

                                              By Photonicat

                                              from South Carolina

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Accurate
                                              • Consistent
                                              • Good Tonal Range
                                              • Reproduces Well
                                              • Scans Well

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Action Shots
                                                • Artwork
                                                • Fine Art
                                                • Home
                                                • Office
                                                • Photojournalism
                                                • Sports Photography
                                                • Travel

                                                Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                                In this digital age, sheet film is absolutely necessary to slow you down. I shoot mainly landscape with this film. It has great shadow contrast and full film speed at ISO 100. It's tough and can stand lots of temperature variations. And, Kodak is always exceptional in their quality control. As long as it's not over-developed, it scans well and can retain great details. Best black and white film ever.

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                                                5.0

                                                I won't use anything else!

                                                By snapshot lu

                                                from Charlotte, NC

                                                About Me Semi-Professional

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Durable
                                                • Easy To Use
                                                • Lightweight

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Macro Photography
                                                  • Studio

                                                  Comments about Kodak TMX (#4052) 4x5" 50 Sheets T-Max 100 B&W Print Film (ISO-100):

                                                  I use the film in a view camera for my projects. I always get great contact sheets, its fairly durable, i've not had scratches unintentionally on it (and I'm accident proned). the film doesnt have fogging problems and dries pretty easily with no water marks.

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